Opening with a general discussion on expert systems which examines current debates, the author outlines her motivation in writing this text and the underlying philosophy and experiences reflected in the book. The technology and applications required by the market, the commercial pressures, and the role of expert systems in business are covered as well as decision-making issues. The corporate approach to several areas of expert systems, knowledge acquisition and the role of experts in the field precedes a discussion of knowledge engineering. Real world applications, illustrated with relevant case studies, round off this practical handbook.
